Kandy's Mahamaya Girls' College has been closed indefinitely due to the risk of a landslide. Principal Sashikala Senadheera stated that the reason for the closure of Mahamaya Girls' College, which had reopened on the 16th, is the prevailing risk of l
The three suspects arrested in connection with setting fire to and killing a wild elephant in the Seepukulam area have been remanded until the 24th, as per the order of the Anuradhapura Magistrate. The wild elephant, subjected to such inhumane cruelt
According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology for tomorrow (19th), intermittent rain is expected in the Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.The department spec
Considering the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the Central Province, authorities have decided to close all schools in the province tomorrow (19th) and next Monday, the 22nd. The Provincial Chief Secretary confirmed that this decision was ma
The yellow anaconda cub, which was reported missing from the reptile section of the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens, has been found less than 24 hours after the suspension of the employee in charge of that section. The animal was discovered insi
Former Deputy Minister S.C. Muthukumarana and former Member of Parliament Janak Mahendra Adhikari, who were two prominent activists in Anuradhapura District politics, have passed away due to illness. The departure of two senior politicians who repres
A barber, who was returning home on his motorcycle after finishing work, was ambushed and fatally attacked with a sharp weapon. This incident has been reported from the Mathugama area. Mathugama Headquarters Police state that the main suspect connect
The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has decided to temporarily close the road leading to the Somawathi sacred site, considering the potential flood risk due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The Assistant Director of the uni
An official statement has been released regarding the economic performance of Waters Edge for the year 2025. The year 2025 is set to mark the strongest and most successful year in Waters Edge's history, with this success attributed to the institution
The official photographs from the wedding ceremony of Dulmini, daughter of politician Tissa Attanayake, who recently tied the knot, have now been released. This collection features all the photos, including the significant moment when former Presiden
The sudden demise of a twenty-three-year-old young woman, who harbored a thousand hopes for the future, has now shaken the entire nation. Sandamini Divyanjali, residing in Ethulmudali Gama, Adagala Road, Matugama, was the beloved daughter of Mrs. Ire
A senior minister of the Sri Lankan government made a statement last Wednesday defending Ashoka Ranwala, a Member of Parliament for the National People's Power (NPP) and former Speaker. He rejected allegations of political influence or driving under
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation in Sweden, opposing the awarding of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Published by WikiLeaks on December 17, t
The Batticaloa High Court yesterday (17) ordered the release on bail of Ampitiye Sumana Thero, who had been indicted for making controversial statements to the media in a manner that obstructs reconciliation among communities and poses a threat to na
The Department of Inland Revenue informed the court that it is preparing to file indictments in the Colombo High Court against popular model Piyumi Hansamali, who is accused of evading over Rs. 225 million in taxes owed to the government, and Viranji
The Commercial High Court has issued an enjoining order against M. Entertainment (M. Entertainment Pvt Ltd) preventing the dissemination of 9 highly popular songs sung by the late veteran vocalist Kalashuri Mohidin Beg on YouTube and other social med
A mother and a young child have tragically lost their lives in an unfortunate road accident that occurred this afternoon (17) in the Muwagammanna area of Dehiattakandiya. The accident occurred when a passenger bus traveling from Dehiattakandiya towar
The Railway Department states that a test train was operated yesterday (16) to inspect the operational status of several sections of the Upcountry railway line that had undergone renovation work after being obstructed by landslides and earth slips. A
A valuable collection of gold ornaments and a sum of money have been discovered amidst the debris by Sri Lanka Army troops engaged in clearing a house completely destroyed by a landslide in the Hanguranketha area. This property was found by a team be
An audio recording of Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal verbally abusing a group, including a female lawyer, is currently circulating rapidly across social media platforms. Listening to the audio clip clearly reveals how the Mayor rudely berates the grou
Two remand prisoners at Galle Prison attempted to escape, and prison officials were forced to fire shots into the air to control the situation. The Prison Department confirms that following the officials' warning shots into the air, the two frightene
For the past few weeks, Muthugala Sir's helicopter journey, which has been widely discussed and criticized across social media networks, has drawn comments from another teacher in the field, Tissa Jananayake.His statement is as follows: "Many people,
A discussion arose on the Derana 360 program the night before yesterday regarding several politically raised issues against the government concerning the recent disaster situations, and the car accident involving Member of Parliament Ashoka Ranwala.
Regarding several politically raised issues against the government concerning the recent disaster situations, and the car accident involving Member of Parliament Ashoka Ranwala, a discussion took place on the Derana 360 program the night before last.
